News from August 2010
South Charleston woman sues Target for injuries
CHARLESTON -- A woman is suing Target Corporation after she fell and was injured in its South Charleston store location.
Timothy Bailey's PR campaign against Massey Energy
Disasters are inherently confusing –- always while they're happening, usually afterward as well.
*** SupCo calendar for 8/9 (and 8/16) issue
Argument Docket
Ceredo woman sues Advance Auto Parts for injury
WAYNE -- A Ceredo woman is suing Advance Auto Parts after she sustained injuries from slipping on a liquid on its premises.
Martinsburg couple sues neighbor for dog attack
MARTINSBURG -- A Martinsburg couple is suing their neighbor for injuries sustained in an attack by the neighbor's dog.
Woman says physician made advances on her
HUNTINGTON -- A Hurricane woman is suing a Huntington physician who she claims made advances on her and made her feel uncomfortable.
Huntington surgeon sued again for medical malpractice
HUNTINGTON -- A Huntington surgeon is being sued again for medical malpractice.
Insurer sues woman for embezzling more than $100,000
MARTINSBURG -- An employee of Opequon Motors is being sued by Sentry Select Insurance Company for embezzling more than $100,000 from her employer.
CIVIL FILINGS: Kanawha County
July 19
CIVIL FILINGS: Putnam County
July 26
CIVIL FILINGS: Cabell County
July 21
CIVIL FILINGS: Monongalia County
July 28
CIVIL FILINGS: Berkeley County
June 29
Trials planned over selenium discharges at Patriot mines
HUNTINGTON – U.S. District Judge Robert Chambers planned to hold two trials and a hearing on water pollution claims against Patriot Coal this Monday, Aug. 9.
Moorefield doctor added to suit involving Fentanyl death
WELCH – Physician Rajan Masih of Moorefield, facing criminal trial on drug charges, must also defend himself against a civil claim for wrongful death.
Rare joint motion for remand granted in case against Charleston Area Med Center
Biser CHARLESTON – U.S. District Judge John Copenhaver pleased both sides by sending a suit against Charleston Area Medical Center to Kanawha County circuit court.
Hedgesville man sues Akers Construction, individual for work-related injury
MARTINSBURG -- A Hedgesville man is suing Akers Construction and an individual after he was injured at work.
Attorney warns Marcellus Shale landowners to be careful
Samol WHEELING -- One Wheeling lawyer is warning area landowners who hope to cash in on Marcellus Shale natural gas drilling to be careful before blowing their windfall.
Couple sues Robert C. Byrd Institute for wrongful termination
UPDATE: This case was dismissed with prejudice on Aug. 1, 2011. Both parties submitted a joint filing to do so after a confidential settlement was reached.
Couple says Miller Lite bottle exploded, caused injury
CHARLESTON -- A couple is suing Millercoors, Cone Distributing, Wal-mart and Publix Supermarkets after a Miller Lite beer bottle caused injury.